Asia & Pacific


Bilateral deal-making involving governments of Asia and the Pacific region.


China reanimates mega-trade pact to counter global protectionism
The world’s second-largest economy is pushing for “collective action” to realize the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), a long-stalled proposal that would encompass all 21 member economies of the APEC bloc.
Putin ratifies investment protection pact with Myanmar junta
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a bilateral agreement with Myanmar’s junta to promote and protect bilateral investments, further deepening ties between the two regimes across the military, economic and political fronts.
Civil society letter to ASEAN member states on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) Negotiations
People's movement are express deep concern and disappointment at the lack of public participation, transparency, and open government processes in the ongoing negotiations of the Digital Economy Framework Agreement to the ASEAN member states.
China demands Malaysia, Cambodia clarify trade deals with US
China complained to Malaysia and Cambodia about the trade deals they signed with the US last month, underscoring the delicate balance countries must strike in the rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
Webinar : Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA)
Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA): risk and threats of investor lawsuit to state for people, environment, and democracy.
Asean set to sign digital economy agreement in 2026 to boost cross-border trade, services
Touted as the first major regionwide digital economy agreement in the world, talks on Defa officially began in September 2023, covering areas such as digital trade, cross-border e-commerce, cyber security, digital identity, digital payments and cross-border data flows.
Cambodia to eliminate all tariffs on US Industrial and Agricultural Goods under new trade deal
The United States and Cambodia have agreed to a trade deal that will provide US exporters with unprecedented access to Cambodia’s market.
Kazakh Senate signs off on investment protection deal with Turkmenistan
The Senate of Kazakhstan has ratified the Agreement on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments with Turkmenistan, aimed at creating predictable and secure conditions for investors of both countries.
India, Philippines start talks for bilateral trade pact
India and the Philippines begin talks for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to boost bilateral trade, building on AITIGA terms.
Vietnam and Egypt strengthen economic ties, eye bilateral FTA
Egypt and Vietnam agreed to establish a joint working group to study the feasibility of a Vietnam–Egypt Free Trade Agreement (FTA).